1. the branch of medicine treating of the essential nature of disease, especially of the changes in body tissues and organs that cause or are caused by disease. 2. the structural and functional manifestations of a disease. adj., adj pathologÂ´ic, pathologÂ´ical.
The definition of receptive is someone who is open and willing to receive something or to hear or learn something new. 1  An example of someone who would be described as receptive is a person who is open and willing to hear a new idea. An example of someone who would be described as receptive is an audience of people who are willing to welcome a speaker and listen with an open mind.
The definition of deliberate is doing something on purpose and with careful thought. An example of deliberate is buying gifts only after hours of considering your options. An example of deliberate is shooting a gun after aiming very carefully. To deliberate is to think about or discuss something until you reach a conclusion.